Asked by katia marcelino on Jun 29, 2024
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For which patient is it most important to provide frequent perineal care? The patient:
A) With active lower gastrointestinal bleeding
B) Who has had an episode of diabetic ketoacidosis
C) Who has a circumcised penis
D) With a history of acute asthma
Perineal Care
The practice of cleaning the genital and anal areas of the body, an important aspect of personal hygiene.
Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Bleeding that occurs from the lower part of the digestive tract, specifically the colon and rectum.
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
A serious diabetes complication where the body produces excess blood acids (ketones) due to a lack of insulin.
- Select apt intervention strategies for managing skin and eye diseases in patients.
- Pinpoint risk constituents and fitting nursing interventions for patients suffering from compromised skin integrity.
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KP
kafeel parvez ShaikJun 30, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The patient admitted with active lower GI bleeding will require frequent perineal care because of the irritating effect of enzymes in the stools.The uncircumcised patient,not the circumcised patient,may require frequent perineal care.Those with diabetic ketoacidosis or who have had acute asthma do not require frequent perineal care.
Learning Objectives
- Select apt intervention strategies for managing skin and eye diseases in patients.
- Pinpoint risk constituents and fitting nursing interventions for patients suffering from compromised skin integrity.